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Term Definition
While performing endotracheal
The correct answer is : C
suctioning of a patient, the
respiratory therapist observes
PVCs on the monitor. How
might the therapist modify this
therapy to prevent PVCs from
occurring during future
suctioning?
A. apply intermittent suctioning
technique
B. Instill lidocaine, IV
C. Change the suction pressure
D. Decrease suction duration
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True False
Correct definition
, The correct answer is : D
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Term Definition
The resulting flow-volume loop
The correct answer is : C
of a patient with pulmonary
obstruction following a
bronchodilator shows an
inflection point on the positive
side of the graph that is 25%
taller than the loop seen prior
to the bronchodilator trial. This
would indicate that
A. patient may have taken a
bronchodilator prior to the test
B. patient would benefit from
bronchodilators
C. vital capacity increased by
25% with a bronchodilator
D. study should be repeated
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True False
Correct definition
The correct answer is : B
, 3 of 140
Term Definition
A therapist would expect to see The correct answer is : B
which of the following
capnographic data after
providing the first few manual
ventilations on a patient who
has been apneic for 4 minutes?
A. low PaCO2
B. low PetCO2
C. unreadable PetCO2
D. high PetCO2
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True False
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Term Definition
The respiratory therapist notes
The correct answer is : C
the following results of an
arterial blood gas:
pH 7.40
PaCO2 41 torr
PaO2 46 torr
HCO3 -24 mEq/L
BE 0 mEq/L
The patient reports no
symptoms. Pulse rate, blood
, pressure, and color are within
normal limits. Which of the
following can the therapist
appropriately conclude?
A. the analysis did not correct
for temperature
B. results are consistent with a
venous blood sample
C. the patient has sickle cell
anemia
D. hemoglobin level is low
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True False
Correct definition
The correct answer is : B
5 of 140
Term Definition
Which of the following would a The correct answer is : B
respiratory therapy supervisor
NOT include when considering
appropriate staffing levels for a
shift?
A. Patient locations
B. Patient meal times
Term Definition
While performing endotracheal
The correct answer is : C
suctioning of a patient, the
respiratory therapist observes
PVCs on the monitor. How
might the therapist modify this
therapy to prevent PVCs from
occurring during future
suctioning?
A. apply intermittent suctioning
technique
B. Instill lidocaine, IV
C. Change the suction pressure
D. Decrease suction duration
Give this one a try later!
True False
Correct definition
, The correct answer is : D
2 of 140
Term Definition
The resulting flow-volume loop
The correct answer is : C
of a patient with pulmonary
obstruction following a
bronchodilator shows an
inflection point on the positive
side of the graph that is 25%
taller than the loop seen prior
to the bronchodilator trial. This
would indicate that
A. patient may have taken a
bronchodilator prior to the test
B. patient would benefit from
bronchodilators
C. vital capacity increased by
25% with a bronchodilator
D. study should be repeated
Give this one a try later!
True False
Correct definition
The correct answer is : B
, 3 of 140
Term Definition
A therapist would expect to see The correct answer is : B
which of the following
capnographic data after
providing the first few manual
ventilations on a patient who
has been apneic for 4 minutes?
A. low PaCO2
B. low PetCO2
C. unreadable PetCO2
D. high PetCO2
Give this one a try later!
True False
4 of 140
Term Definition
The respiratory therapist notes
The correct answer is : C
the following results of an
arterial blood gas:
pH 7.40
PaCO2 41 torr
PaO2 46 torr
HCO3 -24 mEq/L
BE 0 mEq/L
The patient reports no
symptoms. Pulse rate, blood
, pressure, and color are within
normal limits. Which of the
following can the therapist
appropriately conclude?
A. the analysis did not correct
for temperature
B. results are consistent with a
venous blood sample
C. the patient has sickle cell
anemia
D. hemoglobin level is low
Give this one a try later!
True False
Correct definition
The correct answer is : B
5 of 140
Term Definition
Which of the following would a The correct answer is : B
respiratory therapy supervisor
NOT include when considering
appropriate staffing levels for a
shift?
A. Patient locations
B. Patient meal times
